Rolando Arrojo, baseball player, 1998-2002

Rolando Arrojo

Born: 7/18/1965 in Santa Clara, Santa Clara, Cuba

MLB Debut: 1998-04-01 | Final Game: 2002-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Luis Rolando Arrojo

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Biography

Rolando Arrojo, born in 1965, was a notable pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1998 to 2002. He made a significant impact during his career, which spanned five seasons, primarily with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Arrojo was known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, earning him a reputation as a reliable starter. He finished his career with a record of 40-42 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.55, alongside 512 strikeouts and 6 saves. His performance earned him an All-Star selection, highlighting his talent during a time when the league was experiencing a growing emphasis on offensive prowess. Arrojo's career coincided with the late 1990s and early 2000s, a period marked by significant changes in baseball, including the rise of power hitting and the increasing importance of pitching depth. As one of the early players for the expansion Devil Rays, he contributed to establishing the team's identity in Major League Baseball. His journey from a promising international player to a key contributor in the big leagues illustrated the evolving landscape of baseball during this era, showcasing the blend of talent from various backgrounds that characterized the game at the time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
40 42 158 105 4 2 6 700.0 715 354 83 255 512 4.55 0

Career ERA 4.55 vs. league average 4.52 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1998 TBR AL 14 12 32 32 2 2 0 202.0 195 80 65 152 3.56 4.43 (+20%) -
1999 TBR AL 7 12 24 24 2 0 0 140.7 162 81 60 107 5.18 4.71 (-10%) -
2000 COL NL 5 9 19 19 0 0 0 101.3 120 68 46 80 6.04 4.77 (-27%) -772.8
2000 BOS AL 5 2 13 13 0 0 0 71.3 67 40 22 44 5.05 4.77 (-6%) -84.8
2001 BOS AL 5 4 41 9 0 0 5 103.3 88 40 35 78 3.48 4.42 (+21%) 1337.9
2002 BOS AL 4 3 29 8 0 0 1 81.3 83 45 27 51 4.98 4.28 (-16%) 483.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
158 37 2 3 1 0 0 3 0 1 20 0.081 0.105 0.108 0.213 0.0

Career AVG .081 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 69.6% below league average.

Career OBP .105 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 68.8% below league average.

Career SLG .108 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 74.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.213 vs. league average 0.765 across their career seasons — 72.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1998 TBR AL 32 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 TBR AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 COL NL 19 28 2 3 1 0 0 3 0 1 13 0.107 — — — — 0.0
2000 BOS AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 BOS AL 41 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2002 BOS AL 29 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 158 105 71 110 10 18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 TBA P 32 32 17 40 4 5
1999 TBA P 24 24 13 19 0 3
2000 COL P 19 19 10 18 4 4
2000 BOS P 13 13 6 10 0 1
2001 BOS P 41 9 12 17 0 3
2002 BOS P 29 8 13 6 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 158

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1998 TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2002 BOS AL $1,900,000
2001 BOS AL $1,625,000
2000 COL NL $325,000
1999 TBA AL $250,000
1998 TBA AL $245,000
Total Career Earnings $4,345,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1998 Rookie of the Year AL 2nd 61.0 140 4